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BJ08 ZCA

2008 Fiat 500

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

65,016 mi
Last recorded65,016 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 ZCA
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 65,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 62,448 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 62,446 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2024 60,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 60,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 56,940 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2022 54,554 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 52,177 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 50,675 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust rusty

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 47,652 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 45,211 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 45,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 43,497 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 41,672 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

engine nosey

Pass 4 Mar 2015 32,074 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 32,054 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 29,382 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 29,382 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,022 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 20,498 miles

offside front tyre tread worn on inner & outer edges

Fail 15 Mar 2012 20,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 15 Mar 2011 13,776 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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BJ08 ZCA is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2008 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 57,692 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ08 ZCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ08 ZCA registered?

BJ08 ZCA is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 ZCA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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